Belgian designer Marie-Adam Leenaerdt, known for her conceptual and radical aesthetic, presents her captivating collection “Les Capes de Coiffeur”, a co-creation with Exhibition. This collection is a tribute to contemporary elegance infused with a retro imagination, transforming functional garments into timeless works of art.
Drawing inspiration from the utilitarian world of hairdressing capes, Leenaerdt reinterprets this archetypal piece of workwear with a fresh, imaginative approach. She emphasizes her fascination with everyday objects, turning them into new artistic expressions through careful reconstruction and innovative material choices. By layering details and exploring textures, she creates a series of unique dresses that embody a theatrical yet refined allure.
For Leenaerdt, timelessness is at the heart of her design philosophy, where clothing transcends fleeting trends to become enduring, collectible pieces. Her creative process is fluid and adaptive, shaped by a dynamic journey of exploration and reinterpretation. Viewing garments as akin to design objects, she crafts pieces meant to be cherished across generations, blurring the boundaries between fashion and art.
“Les Capes de Coiffeur” showcases a bold, conceptual reimagining of traditional forms, celebrating craftsmanship and artistic innovation. The result is a collection where fashion becomes an enduring narrative, fusing the practical with the poetic in a tribute to the beauty of transformation.
